An important twelfth-century Japanese sword, discovered hidden in the ceiling during a 1939 refurbishment of the treasure house at Kasuga Taisha shrine in Nara, will now...
Kameido Tenjin Shrine is noted for beautiful flowers and its wisteria festival is the most celebrated in the region. The festival is free and runs to...
In a heated pitchers' duel, the Hanshin Tigers prevailed against their Central League archrivals in a series-closing win on April 18 at Koshien Stadium.
For Tibetans, the Dalai Lama remains a beacon of hope for a future free from oppressive Chinese rule that seeks to erase their identity, culture, and...
Governor Heita Kawakatsu resigns following uproar over his latest malfeasance. As he exits, we examine the motives behind his opposition to the maglev train.
Recent protesters in Tibet opposed China's Kamtok dam construction. In an interview, Dalai Lama representative Dr TG Arya urges global awareness of the plight.
Bellagio Opera stalked frontrunner Stunning Rose in the Osaka Hai while turning the last two corners. He passed the leader before the 200-meter pole.
Fukushima Innovation Coast Framework has plans to help restore economies in disaster-afflicted regions with cutting-edge industries. Here's a closer look.
Confidence-building efforts with China have been futile. It continues to preach peaceful coexistence while repeatedly violating other nations' sovereignty.
An event in Otemachi featured speakers such as former Justice Minister Masako Mori, who shared how communication could be a potent tool for empowering women.
The poorly constructed Pokhara airport, which has engulfed Nepal in massive debt, illustrates the risks of importing China's infrastructure-at-any-cost model.
Afumetto Retepu, Chairman of the Japan Uyghur Association, calls for democracies to take concrete action against China instead of merely "expressing concern."